Introduction Art History of the Netherlands

The Art History of the Netherlands

The seven episodes of well-told stories and beautiful imagery take you on a journey through the art history of the Netherlands from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. In each episode, experts from the Rijksmuseum paint a clear picture of their specialist century.

Each episode includes an additional short story from an alternative perspective.

Structure

The journey takes you from the Middle Ages, through the Renaissance, and on to the 17th, 18th, 19th and finally the 20th century. For each period you will learn about:

• the most important developments in art
• the artists and their patrons
• the specific characteristics of the period

As you listen to the stories in each episode you will also take a closer look at the art works being discussed, bringing the art of the period to life.

Speakers

• Middle Ages: Frits Scholten, Curator of Sculpture
• Renaissance: Ilona van Tuinen, Head of the Print Room
• 17th century, first half: Taco Dibbits, General Director
• 17th century, second half: Femke Diercks, Head of Decorative Arts
• 18th century: Reinier Baarsen, Curator of Furniture
• 19th century: Jenny Reynaerts, Curator of 18th- and 19th-Century Paintings
• 20th century: Ludo van Halem, Curator of 20th-Century Art
  

The host is Ozcan Akyol.

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